We need the water level in the well to rise another three inches before we can draw from it. We've been without running water for months, and are making use of any form of prayer that might have a chance of helping... Daily gyrations of the rain-stick, and this longstanding altar, now with a water pitcher.

A possible sign of favor may be the fact that our Christmas Cactus bloomed on the eve of Hallowe'en (for the second time this year!)